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Names of Bridges

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In Vietnamese culture, Dragon Bridge (Cầu Rồng) stands as a powerful symbol of authority, luck, and prosperity. While it’s widely known, two neighboring bridges south deserve equal attention—even if their names date back to a tragic and brutal history. Sitting side by side, one is the quiet, decommissioned Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Bridge, while the other is the busy Trần Thị Lý Bridge, constantly alive with motorbikes and traffic. The decommissioned bridge honors Nguyễn Văn Trỗi, a young electrician and member of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam (NLF). He was convicted and executed by firing squad by the Republic of Vietnam after attempting to assassinate U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara during McNamara’s 1964 visit. Following his death, the Democratic Republic of Vietnam hailed him as a revolutionary martyr, commemorating his image on stamps, monuments, and educational materials. His name was subsequently given to streets, schools, and public landmarks across Vietnam. ...
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Self Checkout

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Limit my checkout items I don’t care Self-checkout David Humble What a good idea Self checkout  No personal connection Take and go Self checkout Very convenient  No wait! Self checkout No need for patience  No long lines Self checkout  Bypass the human  Speed and convenience Self checkout  All about control The Ego Self checkout  Do you want the receipt Under surveillance Self checkout  Can I get a discount Maybe use the "Banana Trick"  Self checkout  How did I become the cashier Can I walk away Self checkout  Am I scanning and bagging Without pay Self checkout 
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Thằng 100

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Your Poem (Bài thơ của bạn) Wow! Congratulations An amazing achievement How remarkable you must feel Worthy of a lengthy celebration Chà! Xin chúc mừng. Một thành tựu thật tuyệt vời. Hẳn là bạn đang cảm thấy vô cùng tự hào. Thật xứng đáng để ăn mừng thật hoành tráng I’m flabbergasted at your persistence  Amazed by your resilience  Excited and thrilled You completed your challenge valiantly  Tôi thực sự kinh ngạc trước sự kiên trì của bạn. Tôi ngưỡng mộ sự bền bỉ của bạn. Tôi vô cùng phấn khích và hào hứng khi thấy bạn hoàn thành thử thách với quyết tâm cao độ. I’m sure you must feel The need to continue  That emotional connection  With the ocean..the sea  Tôi tin chắc rằng bạn đang cảm thấy Cần phải tiếp tục Duy trì sợi dây kết nối đầy cảm xúc ấy Với đại dương... với biển khơi. I am completely convinced You will never see The ocean the same way…again Many flowers to you Tôi hoàn toàn chắc chắn rằng Bạn sẽ không bao giờ...
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